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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,031.73, 37,300.10 and 15,093.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,031.73, 37,300.10 and 15,093.54 is: 20,827.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,031.73 : 37,300.10 = 15,093.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,031.73/37,300.10 = 15,093.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,031.73x = 37,300.10 × 15,093.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,031.73x = 562,990,475.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,990,475.89/27,031.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,827.03

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